I stared at Mikoto for a few seconds while thinking about how to respond. I had already told her several times that I didn’t want her to go with me because I was afraid she might get hurt, but she kept insisting.

After thinking for a bit, I replied,

"I’ve already told you I don’t want you to come with me so you don’t get hurt. If something happened to you, I’d never forgive myself."

"I know that, but..."

"Why do you want to come with me? You know very well you won’t be able to fight on the deeper floors."

"With that sword you gave me, I’m sure I could even kill a dragon! Don’t you think?"

She had a point. That sword was strong enough to "cut" through the dungeon itself. Its ability was incredibly powerful. Mikoto would definitely be able to kill a strong monster with it fairly easily.

However, the Black Dragon had said there were monsters stronger than him. He even said that I might struggle, even using the sword with his soul. If we encountered one of those monsters, protecting Mikoto would be difficult.

I’d have to teleport her away as quickly as possible—but what if the monster was faster than me?

Just thinking about it gave me chills.

"Mikoto, there are monsters in the dungeon far stronger than you can imagine. Monsters that even put me in danger."

Mikoto’s eyes widened.

"Even you are in danger? Is that possible?" She knew very well that I was the strongest adventurer in the world. "You’re not just saying that to scare me, are you?"

"I wish I were lying. Do you remember the dragon?" I pulled my sword out of my inventory. "He said he can sense very powerful presences inside the dungeon. He said there are monsters stronger than him—and that I could have a hard time."

But he said that based on my current strength.

I have plenty of points and could increase all my stats if necessary. But I didn’t want to tell her that.

[I didn’t know you could do something like that. Impressive.] the Black Dragon said in my mind.

So you were reading my thoughts.

[You never told me about those points. That’s impressive. If you can really increase your strength that much, there’s no reason not to take your woman with you.]

Are you serious?

[Of course. She’ll support you. Even if she can’t fight those dangerous monsters, she’ll support you emotionally and keep you company. Won’t you feel lonely going into that dark place alone?]

Well, I have teleportation. I can return home every day. I don’t need to worry about loneliness.

[Then why don’t you teleport directly to the last floor of the dungeon?]

I already tried, but I couldn’t teleport there directly. The deepest I managed was the 40th floor.

[Did you try teleporting from the 40th to the last?]

Yes. I can only go up to the 40th floor. I think there’s a limit on my ability.

[That’s a problem, isn’t it? Will you be able to teleport home from floors below the 40th?]

I still need to test that. Maybe I can teleport to deeper floors after I’ve already visited them. I plan to go to the 41st floor today to test it.

"Luan? Is everything okay?"

"Ah, sorry. I was talking to the dragon. I was asking him about the dungeon—I’m planning to go there to run some tests."

"Can I go with you?" Mikoto asked, her eyes shining like those of an abandoned puppy.

After sighing, I said,

"Alright, since it’s just a test. We’ll talk more later about you exploring the dungeon with me."

"Wait, does that mean you’ve decided to take me with you?"

"I haven’t decided yet. Like I said, we’ll talk about it later. Now get ready—we’re going to the dungeon."

"Wait, now!? I’m not even wearing armor yet!"

"You don’t need it. It’ll be fine." I smiled at her and extended my hand.

A few seconds later, we were on the 40th floor.

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As soon as we arrived, heat filled the air. Everything was covered in a vivid red color. It almost felt like we were in hell. Last time, I didn’t stay here long.

It was unpleasant.

In addition to the red walls, there were black cracks scattered everywhere. Thankfully, there was no lava or anything like that.

I didn’t encounter any monsters the first time I came here. I know which monsters are supposed to appear here, but after what the dragon said, I’m not sure if new ones might show up.

I looked at Mikoto, and she was gazing around in awe.

"This place is huge. That red color is a bit intimidating."

"I find this place unpleasant. The next floors are the same. Don’t leave my side under any circumstances." I took the sword I bought for Mikoto out of my inventory and handed it to her.

"You probably won’t need to use it, but keep it just in case."

"Alright. I’ll use its ability if necessary." Mikoto nodded, looking serious.

I smiled at her and said,

"You’re so cute, Mikoto."

"Hm? What was that all of a sudden?"

"Nothing." I laughed and swung the "Black Dragon" sword.

The moment I did, the dragon spoke:

[A strong monster is approaching.]

"Do you know what kind of monster it is?"

"What’s wrong? Are you talking to the dragon?"

"Yeah. He said he sensed a monster."

"But I don’t see anything..." Mikoto looked around, scared.

There really was nothing. Even I couldn’t sense anything.

So I activated the skill "Detection."

The moment I did, the magic around us became dense and extremely vivid.

It had a red color, different from the outside.

Then I saw all the magic particles being blown away.

"It’s coming!" I shouted.

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